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Babbling to world about my experiences in Japan, and now in Singapore. It's also a shoutout on my thoughts, friends, family, hobbies, and anything that interests me.
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Eletronics sale again
Giordano warehouse sale where you could buy two shirts for 5SGD, toys warehouse sale, and other brands sale keep on popping up everywhere in Singapore. Then starting today until Sunday, there is another electronics sale. From what I’ve heard ...
Any idea where to shop? Find it online
Even before I arrived in Singapore, this wonderful website called gothere.sg has helped me a lot. Because of this, I was able to find an apartment that is so close to the office. Then there’s this website hungrygowhere.com. The domain name s...
Everyone’s excited about Universal Studios
The opening of Sentosa’s Universal Studios is fast approaching. Construction is still in full swing but when I went there last November, the roller coaster is already finished. For us staying here in Singapore, we no longer need to get one of...
Christmas in Singapore #2
It’s been a while since I’ve last put up the Christmas tree at home. In fact, we’d never put up a Christmas for more than 5 years. Because of Shaynna and Kiera, my 2-year old niece, I bugged my mother until she gave in. Two weeks...
Sentosa’s Palawan Beach
I wonder if Singapore got the name Palawan Beach from the Philippines’ Palawan Island. It’s not as beautiful as “the Palawan” in the Philippines, but it’s a nice place to hang out on weekends. There’s a hawker/fo...
Christmas in Singapore #1
I’ll be posting photos of different Christmas trees here in Singapore. The photo below was taken at Vivo City. This huge Christmas tree had been there when we were on our way to Sentosa on November 1....
Sentosa? Been there…
Sentosa is like the playground of all the visitors and residents of Singapore. I’ve heard a lot about it and my friends kept bugging me to go there. I got curious, but I planned to go there only when Shaynna comes over for a visit. Fortunate...
Interesting challenges and I.T. Fairs
Singapore is very small. Perhaps, smaller than Lanao del Norte? During my first few weeks here, I thought that “malling” is all people could do on weekends. If one has the finances, then he might want to board a ferry to Indonesia, or ...
Who says I don’t miss the sunny days?
I’ve already made peace with the fact that the weather here doesn’t to turn into something like the early autumn in Japan. It was so sunny and so humid here when I arrived in March that I longed for the rain. My friends told me to wait ...
Badminton or Pingpong?
Months ago, I’d been playing badminton with colleagues. I am not really a fan of badminton. I prefer to play pingpong, maybe because it’s the first sports that I could really play. I’m far from good, but at least I could hit the ...
Balancing tests
I take the bus daily to and from work. I like taking the bus because I have a higher chance of grabbing a seat than in the trains. But I seem to perform a balancing act each time I get on one. The driver only waits for a passenger to settle down [...
Would you dare?
I blame my cellphone camera again for the poor photo below… Anyway, the steel structures above are for the Reverse Bungee and Extreme Swing by the Singapore River, close to Clark Quay. Here’s a closer look at the Extreme Swing: Would y...
It’s a bird!
I’m pretty sure I have not taken photos of every art piece along Singapore River. But this one is really unforgettable, unique, and huge! As we were approaching this piece, I kind of felt offended and later on got embarrassed. I thought it ...
Art pieces along the river
Walking along the Singapore River could also be an opportunity for you to explore some interesting art pieces. I wanted to have my photo taken with these works of art, but people are always gathered around them. I find this one really interesting...
Litratong Pinoy: Karatula
According to many people, Singapore is a “city of fines” and I agree. Signs like in the photo below could be found in the flyovers and tunnels. Oppsss… someone messed with the sign. Here’s the real amount: If you get caug...
A stroll along Singapore River
If you feel guilty about being a glutton at Makansutra Gluttons Bay, you can just fight off that temptation to sleep after a huge meal by strolling along the Singapore River. I actually didn’t expect much after getting close to the Merlion. ...
Gluttons Bay
Makansutra Gluttons Bay. Some just call it Makansutra, most people call it Gluttons Bay. It is basically one of the great places in Singapore where you could be a glutton! Not only because of the delicious food they offer, but the price is accepta...
The Merlion
It took me five months to finally get a closer look at The Merlion! If not for my friend’s Japanese friend coming over to Singapore, it would have taken me months more. There’s nothing special with it, really. Maybe because we went ther...
Not just an ordinary wheel
As I live in the east side of Singapore, it is more convenient to take the MRT to the last station in the west of Singapore. But if you have more time, it is much better to take the bus. It’s like taking one of those sightseeing bus, and more...
Orchard: One of the places I avoid
The picture below was taken across ION, a newly-opened mall in Orchard, Singapore’s shopping street. The ION mall is located right above the Orchard station. You can find Takashimaya and Tangs, among others along Orchard road. Almost everyon...
Just like nabe
Before leaving Japan, I had chances of eating one of my favorites especially during cold seasons: nabe. I love putting meat into the pot but I love tofu most. I thought there’s nothing like that here in Singapore, considering that this is a...
The place called VivoCity
If you know some Spanish words, or even Tagalog and Bisaya, “vivo” or “bibo” means lively. Indeed, the name VivoCity fully describes the place. VivoCity is Singapore’s largest retail and lifestyle destination, accord...
The $2 Shop
Yes, it’s Daiso! For me, it’s the best store in the world. In Japan, two Daiso stores are just a few steps away from my apartment, so it’s one of the things I miss about Japan. I often dropped by Daiso almost everyday! That’...
Night effect with Photofiltre
The photos I post here are mostly taken using my mobile phone, some I got from friends. I still love my mobile phone when I was still in Japan but I could no longer use it even its camera, because I need to buy a transformer to be able to charge it!...
Japanese Gourmet Town
I have noticed a Japanese restaurant somewhere in Vivocity during my first visit. That miniature of an okonomiyaki seemed to haunt me. I couldn’t stop thinking how it tastes so when I met up with friends last weekend, I suggested to go there ...
Hanging out with the ladies
I admit I got bored here in Singapore during my first few weeks. I was used to being busy on weekends in Japan that I sort of freaked out when left with nothing to do on weekends. Singapore could be boring if you do nothing about it. The most impo...
Manila?
Where did I get these photos? They do resemble Manila to me. We had the chance to visit a friend staying at a condo near the Al-Junied station. Above is what you see from the 17th floor. I wish I had a good camera, I could have taken a night shot....
Singapore loves Japan
During my first few days here, I saw those ads at the MRT stations about Uniqlo opening at the mall near my place. When the new mall opened, so did Uniqlo, a Japanese grocery store, and a couple of Japanese restaurants. A friend told me that Singap...
Surprise movie, anyone?
Have you ever bought a movie ticket without knowing the title nor the genre? I have not. But I had the chance to go to the movies without any clue as to what the movie was all about. A friend in the office got sick and she gave me her ticket to [...
Trying to be sporty
Only few of my friends play pingpong. Most of them are into badminton. Why pingpong? Because it is the first sport I learned. Also, playing pingpong was one of those rare occasion when my brother bonded with me during our teenage days. Most of th...
